Fried Chicken Satay

Ingredients:

3 pcs boneless chicken thigh ~ cut cubes

3-4 tbsp sugar

2 tsp salt

2 tbsp honey

1 cup cooking oil ~ divide

Paste

5 shallots

5 cloves garlic

1" ginger

1" galangal

2 lemongrass

2 tbsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp fennel ~ roasted & grind

1 tbsp cumin ~ roasted & grind

2 tbsp coriander ~ roasted & grind

Directions/Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, marinate the chicken with all the ingredients mentioned.  Use 1/2 cup of cooking oil to mix with the marinated chicken.  Cover and put in the fridge overnight.
2. Remove from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before frying.
3. Heat 1/2 cup of cooking oil in a wok over medium heat.  Add the marinade chicken and fry the satay chicken till golden brown.
4. Serve the fried chicken satay with peanut sauce and other condiments, e.g., rice cake, onion, and cucumber.